Deputy Director, Development Foundation Relations

Clayton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Deputy Director Development - Foundation Relations

Job No.:689781

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration:3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration:$191131 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join our inclusive collaborative community
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash Advancement is driving unprecedented levels of advocacy philanthropy and alumni engagement both nationally and globally. Through meaningful engagement opportunities for our global network of alumni donors and stakeholders we enable Monash to deliver world-class education and research with transformative impact. Building on the success of our first billion-dollar campaign #ChangeItForFutureGenerations we continue to strengthen connections that elevate the Universitys profile reputation and capacity for positive change.

Within this ambitious environment the Deputy Director Development - Foundation Relations leads the design and execution of a high-impact institution-wide strategy for engagement with leading philanthropic foundations driving transformational investment in Monash Universitys research and education priorities. The Deputy Director holds strategic responsibility for securing significant funding from global and domestic philanthropic foundations ensuring Monash is positioned competitively to achieve its fundraising targets and broader institutional impact goals. Pivotal to the success of this role will be increasing philanthropic funding at scale and fostering deep multi-year relationships that support Monashs aspirations as a globally recognised research and education institution of impact.

About You

To be considered for this role you will have:

Deep expertise and demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-year fundraising strategies within a large and complex organisation with a strong track record of building and managing a strong pipeline of foundation and corporate philanthropic prospects and donors
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence collaborate and communicate effectively to build purposeful professional relationships with high level decision-makers and influencers
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to craft compelling proposals and negotiate impactful mutually beneficial partnerships
Superior organisational skills with experience leading multiple high-value projects simultaneously while ensuring exceptional performance accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Broad knowledge of fundraising principles institutional giving and relevant tax and regulatory frameworks impacting charitable giving
A highly successful history of leadership and people management fostering collaborative high-performing teams in dynamic and complex environments
Experience working within a major foundation university fundraising environment or similar complex organisation with strong working knowledge of both global and local foundation funding landscapes

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape major philanthropic partnerships that directly support Monashs research and education priorities. You will work closely with academic and senior leaders build strong relationships with leading foundations and play a key role in securing significant funding that creates real impact. If youre motivated by meaningful collaboration and the chance to drive positive change at scale we invite you to join us and help advance Monashs mission for generations to come.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries:Dani Howden Senior Director Development

Position Description:Deputy Director Development - Foundation Relations

Applications Close: Monday 16 March 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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Deputy Director Development - Foundation RelationsJob No.:689781Location:Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration:3 year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration:$191131 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin our inclusive collaborative ...